Luiz Adriano

6. April 2011 | 22:41

Luiz Adriano demands Shakhtar concentration

Away-day specialist Luiz Adriano is urging FC Shakhtar Donetsk to be “very focused” at FC Barcelona, keeping in mind the second leg at a ground where they are 55 games unbeaten. (News Source: UEFA News - 20:08:34)

Shakhtar Donetsk’s Luiz Adriano demands focus against Barcelona

Shakhtar Donetsk attacker Luiz Adriano has demanded focus from this teammates against Barcelona at the Camp Nou on Wednesday evening, in order to keep their chances of reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League alive. (News Source: Goal.com - 07:02:57)

FC Barcelona Vs. Shakhtar Donetsk, 2011 UEFA Champions League: Gerard Pique Notches Barcelona’s Third

It really hasn’t been Shakhtar Donetsk striker Luiz Adriano’s evening at all. He should have had at least two goals already today and now he’s responsible for Barcelona’s third of the night, which probably means game and tie over. From a Barcelona corner, he left Gerard Pique totally unmarked, so Xavi simply passed the ball to the centre back, who flicked a shot essentially straight at … (News Source: SB Nation - 20:17:28)

FC Barcelona Vs. Shakhtar Donetsk, 2011 UEFA Champions League: Luiz Adriano Hits Post

Mental again at the Camp Nou and Barcelona are lucky to retain their three-goal advantage. A long cross into Victor Valdes’ box evaded everyone but Luiz Adriano making a late run at the far post, and from a very tight angle the Brazilian fizzed a shot past the goalkeeper which looked destined to reduce the deficit to 4-2. Instead, it crashed against the inside of the post, bounced along the line … (News Source: SB Nation - 20:33:01)

FC Barcelona Vs. Shakhtar Donetsk, 2011 UEFA Champions League: Luiz Adriano Spurns 2 Great Chances In Close Succession

This Shakhtar offence isn’t half bad, you know, although their finishing needs work. Luiz Adriano has now had two phenomenal chances, and he’s spurned both of them. First, a melee in the penalty area fell to him with a shooting chance, but the young Brazilian dallied, took a touch, and lost the opportunity to test Victor Valdes. Then he used his speed to blow right past both Gerard Pique and … (News Source: SB Nation - 19:17:48)

DTotD: Goalkeeper knees Shakhtar’s Luiz Adriano in the face

Luiz Adriano probably doesn’t remember much from Sunday’s match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Volyn. Early in the second half, Adriano took the full, terrible force of goalkeeper Vitaliy Nedilko’s knee to his face. But instead of immediately checking to see if the guy he just smashed in the head was still alive, Nedilko got up to excitedly show the ref his hands. The ref, however, was more … (News Source: Dirty Tackle - 22:34:15)

FC Barcelona Vs. Shakhtar Donetsk, 2011 UEFA Champions League: Sergio Busquets Prevents Near-Certain Goal

Sergio Busquets may not be the fastest player around but his tactical awareness is unparalleled, and the ersatz centre half has just prevented an equaliser at the Camp Nou. After Douglas Costa robbed Seydou Keita in midfield and burst forward into a two on one chance with Luiz Adriano, it looked as though Shakhtar Donetsk were on the very verge of scoring, but Busquets covered the attempted … (News Source: SB Nation - 19:32:43)

Barcelona vs Shakhtar Donetsk LIVE Commentary - Goal.com

SHAKHTAR! Mkhitaryan takes matter into his own hands and goes on a rampaging run in the hosts’ box before falling in the penalty area. Not penalty claims here … (News Source: Goal.com - 18:48:36)

Preview: FC Barcelona Vs. Shakhtar Donetsk, 2011 UEFA Champions League

Champions League favourites FC Barcelona take on Ukrainian outfit Shakhtar Donetsk at the Camp Nou on Wednesday in the first leg of the sides’ quarter-final. With Real Madrid ’s massive victory over upstart Tottenham Hotspur on the other side of the bracket, it seems certain that whoever emerges from this matchup will face Cristiano Ronaldo and company in the semi-finals. Will Barcelona set up a … (News Source: SB Nation - 00:02:41)